Bearpaw Outfitters offer guided, semi-guided, and unguided cow elk hunts in Idaho, fill your freezer with lean, healthy, wild game meat. DIY Hunting Maps are also offered for D0-IT-YOURSELF hunters who want to know where to hunt in Idaho, Montana, Utah, or Washington.
Bearpaw Outfitters have guided hundreds of elk hunts over the last 48 years and have an A+ Rating at the Better Business Bureau. Please see Reviews.
Cow elk hunting areas in Idaho are only 2 to 3 hours drive from Salt Lake City. The terrain is mostly mountaneous with some easier access.
Shot opportunity varies depending on weather and physical abilities. Average is about 50-70%, but success has been 100% on many hunts too.
Guided 1x1......$3950
Guided 2x1......$3250
Guided 3x1......$2950
Semi-Guided....$1950
Unguided.........$1650
DIY Hunt.........$1050
Non-Res Lic/Tag $851.75
Non-Res Youth...$395.50
Non-Res DAV.......$75.50
Outfitter Allocated Tags Are Available
Bearpaw will get them for you!
Includes lodging, meals, and your hunting guide. The guide will take you hunting and will field dress, skin, and pack out your game.
Includes lodging, meals, and directions where to hunt. You hunt alone and field dress your game, a guide will help pack out your game.
Unguided includes lodging, meals, waypoints and hunting directions. DIY Hunts only include waypoints and directions where to hunt.
Bearpaw has an allocation of non-resident elk tags and can get your license and tag for you or we can swap your elk tag for the right tag.
Lodging & meals are included with guided, semi-guided, and unguided hunts. DIY Hunts do not include lodging or meals, you provide your own.
Bring personal gear and clothing suitable for cold snowy weather, a .257 caliber or larger rifle, & shooting sticks. Orange is not required.
Rifle Cow Elk season is Oct 26 to Nov 15, Muzzleloader is Dec 1-31. Best success depends on weather, Nov and Dec are usually best.
Guides use 4x4 autos or UTV's for access then hunt on foot, glassing and stalking as needed, with horses available for packing game.
There's plenty of open country, rifle shots are 100 yards or further. Sight rifles dead on at 200 and practice shooting at 300 to 400.
Weather can vary greatly, late season can be very cold, early season can be warmer, so check the weather forecast before leaving.
Have a continental breakfast, take a sack lunch, be in the hunt area at first light and at last light, return after dark for a big dinner.
Not Included: Personal gear, license fees, travel costs, taxidermy, meat processing & shipping, gratuities, items not listed as included.
Dale, Daniel, Russell, and Zach will insure you have a fun and exciting hunt!
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Common questions about affordable guided cow elk hunts with Bearpaw Outfitters in Idaho.
Cow elk hunting areas in Idaho are only 2 to 3 hours drive from Salt Lake City. The terrain is mostly mountainous with some easier access. Driving directions are sent after your deposit is received.
The 4-day cow elk hunt is $3950 guided 1x1, $3250 guided 2x1, $2950 guided 3x1, $1950 semi-guided, $1650 unguided, and $1050 for a DIY hunt map. Guided, semi-guided, and unguided hunts include lodging and meals; DIY hunts include only waypoints and directions.
A non-resident license and tag is $851.75, non-resident youth is $395.50, and non-resident disabled veterans is $75.50. Bearpaw has an allocation of non-resident elk tags and can get your license and tag for you, or swap your elk tag for the right tag.
Rifle cow elk season is Oct 26 to Nov 15, and muzzleloader is Dec 1 to 31. Best success depends on weather, and November and December are usually best.
Shot opportunity varies depending on weather and physical abilities. The average is about 50 to 70%, but success has been 100% on many hunts. Hunters in good physical condition generally have higher success.
Guides use 4x4 autos or UTVs for access, then hunt on foot, glassing and stalking as needed, with horses available for packing game. There's plenty of open country, so rifle shots are 100 yards or further. Sight your rifle dead on at 200 yards and practice out to 300 to 400 yards.
Bring personal gear and clothing suitable for cold, snowy weather, a .257 caliber or larger rifle, and shooting sticks. Orange is not required. Weather can vary greatly, with late season very cold and early season warmer, so check the forecast before leaving.
Cow elk hunts are an affordable way to fill your freezer with lean, healthy, wild game meat. They're a great option for hunters who value quality meat and a fun hunt over antlers.
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